Hikaru's main rival and a student at Kaio Middle School. As the son of Koyo Touya, Akira is already a formidable Go player when Hikaru first starts playing, and he is stunned by Hikaru's seemingly impossible skill. Ever since their first match, Akira has been fixated on uncovering the secret behind Hikaru's strength. Although Akira has beaten Hikaru in a rematch, he still recognizes significant power in him. As the series unfolds, they keep playing against each other, but their encounters invariably end in arguments. Akira also grows taller over the course of the series.
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